Akume cheers up flood victims

The cloud of despair has lifted in the relief camp of flood victims across Benue State, as Senator George Akume donated materials valued at about N4.2 million.

The gesture buoyed up the recipients after flood waters forced them from their homes and submerged their farms.

A governorship hopeful, Mr. Akange Audu led other prominent Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) chieftains to present the materials to the camp commandant at LGEA Primary School, MR. Terumbur Alabam.

The materials included 200 bags of rice, 200 cartons of noodles, 200 cartons of laundry soap, 300 packs of toilet rolls, 50 bags of sugar and 100 pure water bags. The items were to be shared among occupants of the three camps in the state.

Presenting the materials, Audu, who represented Akume, said that it was the Senator’s modest contribution to the welfare of those affected by the floods.

Akume who represents Benue Northwest Senatorial zone, lamented the hardship which the displaced people in the camps are facing.

He, however, appealed to them to conduct themselves well and take their unfortunate situation in good faith, knowing that all will be well soon and they will return to their permanent homes.

He equally urged those responsible for the welfare of the displaced people to ensure that the relief materials are appropriately and equitably distributed.

Responding, Camp Commandant Alabam who received the items described senator Akume as a kind politician, saying the materials were donated not just to the camps but also Benue State government.

The camp commandant expressed satisfaction with the Senator’s gesture, saying Akume has fulfilled his earlier promise.

“We are very grateful for the concern he has shown for what the people are going through,” said Alabam.

Audu visited the camps in the company of Chief Emmanuel Viashima, Awuese Torhee, Edwin Jando, ACN state Director of Publicity, Titus Zam and Mathias Mtserikyaa, among others.